This is the 14411th most frequent German word.
katholische
Catholic.
Here, 'katholische' is an adjective modifying the noun 'Kirche', describing it as associated with Catholicism.
Die katholische Kirche in der Stadt ist bekannt für ihre alte Architektur.
The Catholic church in the city is known for its ancient architecture.
In this sentence, 'katholische' is an adjective that modifies the plural noun 'Schulen', indicating that these schools are associated with Catholic principles.
Viele katholische Schulen legen Wert auf eine umfassende Bildung.
Many Catholic schools emphasize a comprehensive education.
'Katholischen' here is the genitive form of the adjective, showing possession or association with the noun 'Welt'.